Vancouver Study: Locals Endure Crows’ Dive-Bombing with a Smile
Friday, May 30, 2025, 11:21 am
A local study led by psychology professor Suzanne MacDonald reveals an odd attachment among Vancouver residents to their dive-bombing crows. Despite aggressive behavior noted in the research, locals remain inexplicably fond of these urban birds, offering a mix of amusement, bewilderment, and reluctant admiration.
Along her journey towards understanding Vancouver's crows, psychology professor Suzanne MacDonald says she made a friend.
Along her journey towards understanding Vancouver's crows, psychology professor Suzanne MacDonald says she made a friend.
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